Advantage II dogs

Advantage II for Dogs: Flea and Lice Treatment

Buy Advantage II flea treatment for dogs in Canada at Mondou. Protect your dog from fleas and lice with Elanco pet products. Easy to use, this treatment quickly eliminates fleas without them needing to bite your dog, while stopping their life cycle by eliminating eggs and larvae. Ensure the well-being and safety of your pets quickly and easily with Advantage II.

Why use Advantage II to treat your dog for fleas?

Fleas can affect your dog's health by causing skin problems and even more serious diseases. But these parasites don't just affect your pet; they can also infest your home. That's why it's important to treat and prevent fleas on your dog.

By using Advantage II, you can quickly kill fleas on your pet while breaking their life cycle by eliminating eggs and larvae, but it doesn't stop there. This treatment also works by contact to eliminate fleas before they even bite your dog, preventing the risk of dermatitis and irritation caused by bites.

Find out everything you need to know about Advantage II for dogs

Choosing a parasite treatment raises natural questions about the safety and effectiveness of the ingredients used. To help you, our experts have compiled a list of frequently asked questions about Elanco solutions available in Canada in this section. If you have any doubts, please feel free to visit us in store. Mondou advisors are on hand to offer expert advice.

Advantage II for dogs is a monthly topical treatment designed to kill fleas and lice on contact. Contrary to oral tablets, it is not absorbed into the blood, as it binds to the sebum on your pet's skin, which paralyzes and kills the parasites without them needing to bite your dog. In addition to eliminating fleas within 12 hours of application, Advantage II eliminates eggs and larvae to break the flea life cycle and stop them from spreading.

The treatment comes in a small pipette for quick and easy application. Apply the entire contents of the tube, as the dose is tailored to your pet's weight. Be sure to use a product that is suitable for your pet's species and weight.
Apply the product evenly directly to the skin surface at several points along your dog's back. Do not rub in the product and allow it to dry naturally.

Choosing the right flea treatment for your dog is essential to ensure the most suitable protection. Elanco offers two distinct types of canine treatments, which are Advantage II and K9 Advantix II. You can review their specific differences below to make the best decision for your dog.

Benefits Advantage II K9 Advantix II
Kills fleas (adults, eggs, larvae) Yes Yes
Repellent effect (Parasite barrier) No Yes
Kills ticks No Yes (kills and repels)
Kills mosquitoes No Yes (kills and repels)
Repels biting flies No Yes
Eliminates lice Yes Yes
Active ingredients Imidaclopride, pyriproxyfène Imidaclopride, perméthrine, pyriproxyfène
Dosage Monthly Monthly
Price Around 89$ for 4 units Around 109$ for 4 units

Advantage II is highly safe for dogs when used strictly according to the label instructions. As a topical treatment, it is not absorbed into the bloodstream but instead spreads across the skin and coat to provide external protection. To ensure maximum effectiveness and safety, it is essential to follow the correct dosage based on your dog's specific weight.

You can choose from four distinct formats designed for different needs:

This product is formulated exclusively for dogs. You should never apply this version to a cat because the concentration of active ingredients is specifically calibrated for canine physiology. If your dog lives with a cat, we recommend keeping them separated until the product is completely dry to prevent any accidental ingestion through grooming.

Advantage II follows strict criteria to minimise the risk of side effects. One of its advantages is that it remains on the surface of the skin and is not absorbed into the bloodstream, unlike oral treatments. Unfortunately, as with any treatment, in rare cases, side effects such as irritation, temporary itching or behavioural changes may occur. In the event of an unexpected reaction, contact your vet immediately. We advise you to monitor your dog for the first few hours after applying the product, whatever happens.

Generally, you will notice positive effects within the first 12 hours.

Advantage II treatment is effective for an average of 30 days.

It is recommended that you wait 24 to 48 hours before washing your dog so that the treatment has time to work effectively and spread over its skin. After this time, Advantage II is water resistant.

It is important to prevent your dog from licking the product, as this could cause excessive salivation or even nausea. If this is the case, we advise you to clean its mouth with water and keep an eye on it. For optimal safety, we recommend that you:

  • Monitor your pet for 2 hours after application to ensure that the product dries completely.
  • Apply the product correctly, following the instructions for use and distributing the pipette contents in 3 or 4 spots along the spine, where the animal cannot reach it.
  • If you have several animals, separate them temporarily to prevent them from licking each other.

If your dog ingests a large amount of the product or exhibits abnormal behaviour, contact your vet.

No, never use Advantage II for dogs on your cat, as it could be toxic or even fatal. For your cat's health, always use Advantage II for cats or another flea treatment for cats.


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